summer plant-dyed treasure box for the stitcher

I am enchanted by the way that silk takes on color, it is always a surprise. It reacts differently than all of my other fabric and captures the essence of the dye pot with a special vibrance. This perfect PNW weather is ideal for sitting in my field, tearing ribbon, and making cordage. I made a small batch of treasure boxes stuffed with silk ribbon so you can experience the plant-dyed rainbow that is bringing me so much joy. Planting, harvesting, dyeing, curating, stitching, and assembling these treasure boxes is such a pleasure. So much care and consideration goes into each material that is tucked into these boxes. It is a slow and thoughtful process, and I feel such kinship and connection to those who appreciate and delight in the contents. The fabric and silk ribbon in this treasure box is an exploration of flowers from my dye garden. I played with different additions to the dye pot from Botanical Colors. I love the subtle difference in the palettes and the different moods they ins